I need warm/waterproof gloves

[zing]

It was 35 degrees today and I had to wash trucks.

My fingers can't seem to stay warm.

Any suggestions?

Zing

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[Mike Hughes]

Yeah, don't wash trucks when it's 35 degrees!


Ok, seriously, I use Rubbermaid Xtra large size rubber gloves, and wear thin cloth gloves inside of them. They could be warmer, but it works for me.

Mike

 

[rvagnoni]

Yeah,

I kind of do the same thing Mike does with the rubber gloves. It does help, but not much insulation from cold. I did a night job the other day and it did get a bit cold.

Let us know what you come up with. I think you would do this boards members some good.Text

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Rick - Deck Care Plus

 

[Cavalier]

Zing,
Try a pair of neoprene gloves work like a wet suit they stay pretty warm. you can find them in hunting and fishing supply catalogues or stores.
Good Luck
Adrian

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[Larry L.]

I tried the neoprene gloves that you find in them hunting and fishing stores.

They like to have frozen me fingers off that day washing cuz I didn't take no more gloves with me cuz me had the glove of the sportsman,no getting wet,no getting cold,ha.When I came in that nite told wife to never buy me nomore of them gloves cuz mind didn't work.They were ok for alittle while then all of a sudden burrrrr................C-ya

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[FeeMac]

I was a Navy frogman for years and the best thing for keeping your hands warm and dry are dry suit gloves they are waterproof and the liners keep your hands toasty even in icy water. I dont know if you have a dive shop there but try them. Wet suit gloves are NOT the deal. Hope this helps.

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John & Fiona McCasland
Virginia Beach, VA.

 

[AlwaysUnderPressureInc]

<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Hello, I dont have as much problem with the cold but when its cold here I used to put on a wetsuit for warmth , and I am now looking into drysuit gloves . I have found a webpage with alot of links to dive companies where you may be able to get the gloves. Hopefully they wont edit it off of here but I am gonna try and put a link for you all.I am not trying to sell ya anything here and I hope you find what you need. Good luck , Mike

</FONT f> Dive gear page and Manufacturers links

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Always Under Pressure Inc Mike Taylor Pompano Beach Fla USA

 

[washman]

First off, 35 degrees is great temp. to wash in. In the frozen north woods we ain't to concerned with temps over 18-20. As far as keeping your hands warm, the key to that is dry dry dry. We do the best we can with water proof gloves but I have yet to find something that is totally water proof and warm. When we go out for a day of outside washing we like to have 2-3 pairs of gloves ,nice and dry, to back up with when the ones we are using get saturated. Hope that helps.

Rock on,
John & Pat

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[Dan S]

www.gemplers.com
try this out item no. B1534
OR ITEM NO. 20PD
no i dont sell this i too have search everywhere for warm glothes and this is so far the warmest.just thought i'd help you guys out......

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have a great day and GOD bless!!!!!

 

[spraymasters]

Well, it snowed here yesterday. About two inches worth. We had a job on Saturday and about froze with the wind chill. Gloria and I were talking about the same thing, gloves. We have some that are weather proof and water resistent. We have worn them for the season and they have holes in them now. They were not tough enough. Cost us about $25.00.
What a great idea with the wet suit gloves. I am a SCUBA instructor and didn't even think about them. I wonder though are they tough enough to handle what we do?
Any other ideas? Cold weather is upon us!!!

Dennis

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[ALL-BRITE]

I have tried the neoprene gloves the (long ones) they work pretty well when you use the rubber gloves over top of them. My problem is getting that cold water running down my arms and into my pants.
No matter how hard I try it always seems to get through.
I am getting better though. Instead of 3inchs of water I now only pour out 1-2 inchs... from my boots but my gortex socks help keep my feet warmer and dryer.
SO keep those ideas coming maybe we can all learn something before we are through. Later Tim

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Tim Highfield
ALL-BRITE POWERWASHING

 

[Scott Stone]

As for gloves there are a couple of options that I have found. You need to remember that I live in a warm weather area, although there was a lot of ice on the ground Saturday when I was washing.
The first is Gore-tex ski gloves. You can use leather outer gloves to cover them so that they do not wear out to quick.
I wear rain pants that are nylon with a teflon coating to make them water proof. I also wear a rain coat that helps me to stay dry. It keeps me warm enough that I just wear a sweat shirt with thermal lining to keep me warm when it is really cold out. Oh and my Gore tex boots help to keep the old toes dry.


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[Dave Olson]

We use a Memphis 6414 PVC glove. They have a 14 inch gantlet, 100% cotton lined, rough finish on fingers and palms. We turn back the long length to form a cuff (liquids don’t go down your arm). Some of my guys like to wear a thin pair of cotton gloves inside them. We buy these gloves by the case ($28 per dozen). We also launder them and wear them several times before discarding. We carry a few dozen on our trucks so we can use several pairs during the day when they get wet or too soiled to clean.

Dave Olson


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[Hotwaterwizard]

You should see my post on coils and cold weather. You need to keep them warm too.

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[Pressure Washer Zone Man]

Hey Guys,

I will soon have available a product called "Hot Hands" you place them in your gloves etc. and they provide up to 140 degrees heat for up to 12 hours! (Probably before 12/1/00)

I will post when they are available!

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[Dan Flynn]

Hey Everyone,

I want to clear up the advertising thing. You can talk about any company you want. Sears, Goodyear, Home Depot, Grander and so on. The rule is only for companies that do not support the bulletin board that directly market their products to people in the cleaning industries related to this site and or any small site looking to market the same.

Hope this helps

Thanks


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Dan Flynn
Timberland Power Wash
www.powerwash.net
Houston, Texas.

 

[Mike Taylor]

As far as keeping your feet warm and dry, I buy hip waders from a safety equipment company near me. They look like firefighters boots, but go all the way up your leg. They cost me about 50 bucks a pair(I get a discount on them as my wifes company spends alot there) and they usually last me a few months. I wear them every day for every job I do, and My feet stay dry. I have tried alot of other types but I just couldnt keep the water out be4 I got these. I also change socks a cpl times a day when they get sweaty. Hope that helps some of ya

Take care of your feet , when they hurt you arent as productive., MikePS I had to change my User name, I am ALWAYS UNDER PRESSURE INC

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Always Under Pressure Inc Mike Taylor Pompano Beach Fla USA

 

[Dan Flynn]

Hey Mike,

You can go to the profile area and put your company name in the signature area. That way every time you post a message your company name will appear.

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Dan Flynn
Timberland Power Wash
www.powerwash.net
Houston, Texas.

 

[Mark]

Here is the product I promised a while back!
(They wont keep you dry, but they will keep you warm!)

Well I wanted to test them first myself, the jury is in they really work.

Hot Hands Hand Warmers.

Special Prices available to members of this board, buy 12 pairs at the 24 pair price. just enter "Contract Cleaner" in the comments box and you will receive lower price.

Available at:http://www.pressurewasherzone.com

Hot Hands Hand Foot & Body Warmers!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

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[ALL-BRITE]

I use those hot pockets for this yr while Deer hunting.
They do keep your hands warm if you put them in your pockets . Never tried putting them in a oversize rubberglove. The ones for the feet never seem to work for me not enough air getting to them to keep them activated. Later Tim

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Tim Highfield
ALL-BRITE POWERWASHING